» The cyber attack on Anthem is a wake-up call for healthcare providers to review the security of their patient data. » Some of the rules in place to safeguard electronic PHI create a vicious circle, which at times is dif cult to manage, and a line has to be drawn between health care in theory and health care in practice. » Entities try to leverage technology for performance efficiencies, better care, and cost efficiencies; however, if the technology becomes a pain rather than a boon, it can only lead to inefficiencies in the system. » HIPAA requirements may make it dif cult for providers to communicate and share patient information with each other in emergencies, thus impacting patient care. » Institutions should create a mechanism to use technology to their advantage by identifying alternative mechanisms to satisfy their end goal, which is to provide adequate care by #RobinSingh the #whitecollarinvestigator

» The cyber attack on Anthem is a wake-up call for healthcare providers to review the security of their patient data. » Some of the rules in place to safeguard electronic PHI create a vicious circle, which at times is dif cult to manage, and a line has to be drawn between health care in theory and health care in practice. » Entities try to leverage technology for performance efficiencies, better care, and cost efficiencies; however, if the technology becomes a pain rather than a boon, it can only lead to inefficiencies in the system. » HIPAA requirements may make it dif cult for providers to communicate and share patient information with each other in emergencies, thus impacting patient care. » Institutions should create a mechanism to use technology to their advantage by identifying alternative mechanisms to satisfy their end goal, which is to provide adequate care by #RobinSingh the #whitecollarinvestigator

>> Healthcare facilities may actually be far more dangerous work environments when compared with others, especially in the context of occupational safety. »»The risks the staff is exposed to while providing care in an inpatient setup are addressed in NEP’s Guidance for Inpatient Healthcare Settings, to ensure that specific, high-risk areas are inspected diligently. »»OSHA has set guidelines to manage risk through inspection to provide better patient care through managing internal occupational risks. »»Compliance, in support of such guidelines through policies and a task force, ensures that there are fewer injuries to both staff and residents. »» A safe work environment supports lower staff turnover, which reduces recruitment costs and assures that patients are cared for by more experienced staff by #RobinSingh the #whitecollarinvestigator

>> Healthcare facilities may actually be far more dangerous work environments when compared with others, especially in the context of occupational safety. »»The risks the staff is exposed to while providing care in an inpatient setup are addressed in NEP’s Guidance for Inpatient Healthcare Settings, to ensure that specific, high-risk areas are inspected diligently. »»OSHA has set guidelines to manage risk through inspection to provide better patient care through managing internal occupational risks. »»Compliance, in support of such guidelines through policies and a task force, ensures that there are fewer injuries to both staff and residents. »» A safe work environment supports lower staff turnover, which reduces recruitment costs and assures that patients are cared for by more experienced staff by #RobinSingh the #whitecollarinvestigator